Pregnancy - 35 weeks

How far along?  35 weeks  

How big is baby?  The expectation this week would be around 2.4 kg (5.3 lb).  I actually had a scan yesterday at 34+6 due to my bump measuring smaller at the midwife appointment on Wednesday and baby was estimated to be about 2.34 kg (around 5 lb 2 oz) which is interesting because Oscar was estimated to be around 5 lb 13 when I was 34+5 however they did say his big head may skew the measurements.  The lady who scanned me yesterday said we are looking around 7-7.5 lb by due date which sounds about right.

Total weight gain/loss?  I was 71.5 kg on Wednesday and forgot to weigh myself this morning but was 72.4 kg tonight so I'm guessing somewhere around 72 kg maybe.  My weight gain is definitely slowing down but it's reassuring to know that baby is growing well.

Waist?  I totally blame Ant for my lack of waist measurements as he has my tape measure for work.

Stretchmarks?  So far so good.

Maternity clothes? Just about going to last me until I finish work I think but my dresses are getting quite short/tight.  I've ordered a few pairs of summer maternity PJs as the long-legged ones are just too hot right now but I can't sleep in my underwear because none of my pants are comfy either.

Sleep?  I've had good and bad nights.  It's been really hot in our bedroom for the last couple of days and baby also likes to party late at night plus the restless legs of course.

Best moment this week?  We went to a Wacky Warehouse with some friends and their children at the weekend - one couple we see regularly and then another friend and her 3.  Oscar only sees them once or twice a year but he was so excited and played beautifully, we barely saw him the entire time which is unheard of and neither of us had to go into the soft play with him!

Movement?  Plenty - baby is head down in my pelvis, feet up in the right side of my ribs and seems to be switching from having his back on the left side of my bump and right side, although the midwife on Wednesday seemed to feel he was back-to-back so he may be switching between that too.

Food cravings? Soup, cheese and part-baked rolls.

Food aversions? Nothing.

Gender?  Little boy - he was very keen to show those bits off yesterday!

Labour signs?  Nothing yet fortunately.

Pregnancy symptoms?  Nothing new.

Belly button in or out?  In although starting to flatten out.

What I miss?  Having any sort of stamina.  I struggle to walk very far because I feel like my baby is going to fall out and because my feet start to hurt, particularly my heels.  I'm even struggling to sit on my birthing ball at work as it feels like it's too much effort on my legs.  I've never felt so weak and unfit and I'm finding it really hard.

What I am looking forward to?  Going to meet my new baby niece tomorrow and seeing my dad/stepmum and just generally being away for the weekend.

Upcoming appointments/scans? I'm back at the midwife on 1 June and then have a Consultant appointment and scan on 6 June.

Weekly wisdom?  Don't make plans or rely on people.  I found out this morning (via Instagram) that my friend who is our back-up childcare and back-up birthing partner has booked a holiday and doesn't come back until I'm over 39 weeks pregnant.  I don't know if she's not even considered it but it would have at least been nice to have a heads up.  Honestly, I'm so used to stress and disappointment by now that I'm just prepping myself to give birth on my own and to be honest it's the midwife I'm most interested in anyway!

Milestones?  Baby being over 5 lb?

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Pregnancy - 34 weeks

How far along?  34 weeks  

How big is baby?  The expectation this week would be around 4.7 lb (2.1 kg).

Total weight gain/loss?  71.9 kg so an increase but a slightly smaller one, only 0.3 kg from two weeks ago.  Hopefully my weight is starting to plateau a little or I'll be heavier than Ant by the time this baby arrives.

Waist?  I really must measure now, just out of curiosity how big it can get.

Stretchmarks?  So far so good.

Maternity clothes? Still going although I'd really rather just be in my pyjamas to be honest.

Sleep?  A tiny bit better - restless legs every night but not for such a prolonged period.  I'm just knackered though regardless of how much I sleep. 

Best moment this week?  Starting to actually get things organised for the baby - I've made my little nappy station downstairs and started getting clothes washed.

Movement?  Lots and lots - it's starting to feel quite alien lately.  Some of the movements have been quite overwhelming and actually made me feel queasy but it's still lovely to feel.

Food cravings? Chocolate, cookies, pizza... anything I shouldn't have really.

Food aversions? Nothing.

Gender?  Little boy.

Labour signs?  Nothing, still no Braxton Hicks or anything which is surprising but appreciated.

Pregnancy symptoms?  Basically all of them, like last week.

Belly button in or out?  In although starting to flatten out.

What I miss?  Not being incredible emotionally labile.  I just keep wanting to sit and cry at the moment - I haven't actually cried but I just keep feeling randomly really low.

What I am looking forward to?  Seeing my dad and step-mum at the weekend and hopefully meeting my new step-niece (if she ever shows up).

Upcoming appointments/scans? I see the midwife this week and then I have another scan and Consultant appointment on 6 June.

Weekly wisdom?  I don't think I have any wisdom this week - my brain is basically mush.

Milestones?  Nothing major this week, just getting closer and closer to full-term.

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Pregnancy - 33 weeks

How far along?  33 weeks  

How big is baby?  The expectation this week would be around 4.2 lb (1.9 kg).

Total weight gain/loss?  71.3 kg so down a little bit which is expected as my appetite has taken a bit of a hit this week.

Waist?  Easily the biggest it has ever been.

Stretchmarks?  Not yet although I have been a bit lax with my tummy butter lately and I feel like I'm expanding every day.

Maternity clothes? Just about squeezing into them, really need some summer maternity PJs as I'm waking up sweating so often and also they'll be handy for breastfeeding when it's hot.

Sleep?  Not great at all this week - between the restless legs, Oscar being poorly and just general insomnia I am rather knackered.

Best moment this week?  Having a little family weekend away - I'm actually doing this late as we went away Friday-Saturday for Ant to do a Spartan Beast.  We all had a lovely time, Oscar was a superstar and Ant absolutely smashed his race.  I was rather emotional watching him cross the finish line as he finished quicker than expected and Oscar and I got there just in time - Oscar was so excited to see him overtaking someone too!

Movement?  Constant, it feels like he may be shifting from head down to transverse quite regularly as I'm getting some pretty strong kicks to my right side, sometimes he seems to be sitting behind my belly button and then other times there's kicks in my ribs.  Honestly no idea where he's currently positioned but hopefully the midwife will be able to let me know next week.

Food cravings? Nothing really, generally only want sweet stuff still though.

Food aversions? Nothing.

Gender?  Boy.

Labour signs?  Nothing but it's crazy to think it could realistically only be about a month away.  

Pregnancy symptoms?  Insomnia, restless legs, decreased appetite, snuffliness (combined with allergies), exhaustion, short temper, backache, sciatica, rib pain, decreased exercise tolerance, feet hurting - pretty much the lot.

Belly button in or out?  In.

What I miss?  Independence - I'm really having to accept at the moment that actually I need help, not with specific things but just that we have so much to do with the house etc, although we still have no idea when we will be moving, and I just can't physically do it all by myself as it has taken so long I'm now too big and cumbersome to do a lot.

What I am looking forward to?  Maternity leave - it cannot come soon enough at the moment but I have three really busy work weeks coming up.

Upcoming appointments/scans? I see the midwife on 18 May and then I have another scan and Consultant appointment on 6 June.

Weekly wisdom?  Accept that you can't do everything - I'm having a hard time this week accepting that I'm starting to struggle to have the energy to achieve everything I need to achieve and to accept that it's only going to get harder for the next couple of months.

Milestones?  I'm down to single figures in terms of working days!

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